. >>> joe biden will lead the american delegation for the installation ceremony next week, the first roman catholic vice-president. he's happy to have the chance to deliver his well wishes to the new pope personally. pope francis and his installation mass is scheduled for next tuesday. >>> musicians of the san francisco symphony are on strike. ♪[music] more than four months of contract negotiations could not resolve differences on pay, benefits and pensions. the musicians wanted a 5% pay hike which is necessary to keep them in the company of other elite orchestras such as los angeles, which is why they are donning the caps. symphony executives say costs are rising faster than revenue and their latest proposal would maintain elite status. >> the proposal retains their status as the third highest paid orchestra in the country, and we really think that's important. >> the idea of attracting young players to the symphony is something we're very concerned about. that's our life blood. >> the symphony cancelled today's performance and others are in jeopardy as well unless an agreement is